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Supporters of the move believe closing the square to traffic will encourage bars and restaurants to offer outdoor dining areas and spill out on to the square - on a bigger scale to what happens on Royal Exchange Square.

But George Square is a major artery for buses and taxis getting from one side of the city centre to the other - as well as picking up passengers from Glasgow Queen Street Station.

Martin Little, FSB’s Area Leader for the West of Scotland, said: “On one hand, this move could help make our city centre more attractive to visitors and open up the space for a range of activities.

"On the other, it could create difficulty for businesses that need vehicle access to their premises in the vicinity of George Square.

“While we’ll ask our members what they think of the proposals, we’d urge the council to be open to any concerns raised by local firms.”

The public consultation asked two questions.

The first is: 'To what extent do you agree or disagree with closing George Square to traffic for Glasgow 2018 European Championships/Festival 2018?'

The second states: 'To what extent do you agree or disagree with closing George Square to traffic on a more permanent basis?'